Moussaka

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Drain the yogurt in a cheesecloth-lined sieve until thickened, 2 hours or overnight.

   Step 2

   Heat the turkey in a medium saucepan over medium; cook until browned, about 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a medium bowl. Add the onion, garlic, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and pepper to the saucepan; cook until the onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Return the turkey to the saucepan; add the tomatoes, tomato paste, and oregano. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until the sauce has thickened, about 1 hour. Remove from heat; stir in the chopped parsley. Set aside.

   Step 3

   Heat the broiler. While the sauce cooks, cut the eggplants into 1/4-inch slices. Sprinkle with salt on both sides. Place in a colander over a bowl; let stand 1 hour to drain. Discard the liquid; rinse each slice under cold running water to remove all salt and juice. Place the slices on several layers of paper towels; press out water. Lay the dry slices on a clean baking sheet; coat with olive oil spray; broil until browned, about 2 minutes. Turn; coat with olive oil spray; broil until browned, about 2 minutes more. Repeat until all the eggplant slices have been broiled; set the cooked eggplant aside.

   Step 4

   Place the drained yogurt in a small bowl. Add the Parmesan and eggs. Whisk together briskly with a fork; set aside.

   Step 5

   Preheat the oven to 400°F. Assemble the moussaka: Place a layer of eggplant on the bottom of an 8 × 8-inch baking pan. Cover with half the turkey sauce. Place another eggplant layer, then the remaining turkey sauce. Add a final eggplant layer; cover with reserved yogurt mixture. Bake until the mixture is bubbling and the top starts to brown, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a heatproof surface; let sit until the moussaka cools slightly and firms, about 10 minutes. Cut into squares; serve.

2. FIT TO EAT RECIPE

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   (Per serving)

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   Calories: 266

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   Fat: 9g

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   Cholesterol: 102mg

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   Carbohydrate: 23g

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   Sodium: 510mg

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   Protein: 25g

   Step 13

   Fiber: 3g